Suzy
07-07-2011, 01:30 PM
Hi everyone :hi:
I want to replace my finderscope as my current one is just too hard to look through. It's like looking through a keyhole. :rolleyes: All that stretching hurts after a while (esp. at Zenith). :mad2: I've even had holes drilled that brings it in a bit closer (red dot finder now in the middle of the tube), finder to the left of it, but that doesn't seem to help much either.
I'm after a right angled, correct image finder.
I've been reading some interesting threads on here regarding finderscopes and it seems the Stellarview range is very popular.
I was originally going to buy a small 4 inch tabletop reflector for a quick grab'n'go but now I need a finder so I have put that idea to rest - but it seems these Stellarview finders double up as a nice grab'n' go scope (?), so I'm trying to incorporate both jobs here.
Currently, I have a 10" dob with 9x50 finder.
Okay so here are the questions....
1) I don't know whether to go for the 9x50 or the 10x60. I understand that the 10x60 will give me a slightly narrower view and weight is a tiny bit more but not by much.
Primarily though, it needs to function as a good finder, with the grab'n'go being a lesser priority.
2) If I get the 9x50, will it fit into the existing dovetail bracket and holder that my current one is in? I see Stellarview ones use special rings .:question:
3) I would like the finder to attach to my tripod- from what I understand it should do it with both the 9 & 10?
4) Aside from the parts for my scope, I guess I have to pay the $49 extra and get the travel kit to have it working on my tripod? The kit is listed on the link given below.
5) The parts for it are confusing me senseless, I don't know what to order to go with the focusser and furthermore which focusser to get. :help:
The link (9x50) here (http://www.stellarvue.com/f50.html) and (10x60) here (http://www.stellarvue.com/f50.html) is to the Stellarview site, but I will be ordering through OPT in the States I think. I can't seem to find any local sellers to get a knowledge on local price. :shrug:
I have a birthday coming up around the corner so this will be a good birthday pressie! :D:D
Thank you for taking the time to help me. :thanks:
I want to replace my finderscope as my current one is just too hard to look through. It's like looking through a keyhole. :rolleyes: All that stretching hurts after a while (esp. at Zenith). :mad2: I've even had holes drilled that brings it in a bit closer (red dot finder now in the middle of the tube), finder to the left of it, but that doesn't seem to help much either.
I'm after a right angled, correct image finder.
I've been reading some interesting threads on here regarding finderscopes and it seems the Stellarview range is very popular.
I was originally going to buy a small 4 inch tabletop reflector for a quick grab'n'go but now I need a finder so I have put that idea to rest - but it seems these Stellarview finders double up as a nice grab'n' go scope (?), so I'm trying to incorporate both jobs here.
Currently, I have a 10" dob with 9x50 finder.
Okay so here are the questions....
1) I don't know whether to go for the 9x50 or the 10x60. I understand that the 10x60 will give me a slightly narrower view and weight is a tiny bit more but not by much.
Primarily though, it needs to function as a good finder, with the grab'n'go being a lesser priority.
2) If I get the 9x50, will it fit into the existing dovetail bracket and holder that my current one is in? I see Stellarview ones use special rings .:question:
3) I would like the finder to attach to my tripod- from what I understand it should do it with both the 9 & 10?
4) Aside from the parts for my scope, I guess I have to pay the $49 extra and get the travel kit to have it working on my tripod? The kit is listed on the link given below.
5) The parts for it are confusing me senseless, I don't know what to order to go with the focusser and furthermore which focusser to get. :help:
The link (9x50) here (http://www.stellarvue.com/f50.html) and (10x60) here (http://www.stellarvue.com/f50.html) is to the Stellarview site, but I will be ordering through OPT in the States I think. I can't seem to find any local sellers to get a knowledge on local price. :shrug:
I have a birthday coming up around the corner so this will be a good birthday pressie! :D:D
Thank you for taking the time to help me. :thanks: